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Hong Kong's December-February unemployment falls to 3.8%
HONG KONG, March 18 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in the December to February, from 3.9% in the previous three-month period, the government said on Wednesd...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
UniCredit CEO says has 'relatively constructive' approach to digital euro
MILAN, March 18 (Reuters) - The introduction of the digital euro will have a negative impact on banks' liquidity and profit margins by taking away a portion of retail deposits, which are the cheapest ...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
European shares extend gains as oil retreats; Fed decision in focus
March 18 (Reuters) - European shares extended their rebound on Wednesday as retreating crude prices boosted sentiment, while investors also awaited an interest rate decision from the U.S. Federal Rese...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Thai pension fund needs reform, hits risk limit on selloff
By Panu Wongcha-um BANGKOK, 18 (Reuters) - Thailand's $88 billion pension fund urgently needs to reform governance and diversify its investments, two of the fund's executives told Reuters, after a rec...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
South African inflation hits central bank target but Iran war impact looms
By Anathi Madubela JOHANNESBURG, March 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's annual inflation eased in February, falling to the central bank's target of 3%, but analysts said the slowdown could be temporary a...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Samsung Elec and AMD sign MoU on AI memory, explore foundry partnership
SEOUL, March 18 (Reuters) - Samsung Electronics and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) signed a memorandum of understanding to expand their strategic partnership on memory chip supplies for artificial intel...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
BHP's new CEO seeks to firm ties in a rapidly changing world
MELBOURNE, March 18 (Reuters) - BHP's new CEO Brandon Craig takes the reins at the world's largest listed miner as competition heats up for copper, geopolitical tensions escalate and relations with to...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Alibaba's AI strategy shift comes into focus with big bets on agents
By Casey Hall SHANGHAI, March 18 (Reuters) - Alibaba is sharpening its artificial intelligence strategy by focusing on agents that connect the many businesses under its sprawling corporate umbrella. I...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Underwater drone maker Exail's profit leaps as 'high-intensity conflicts' spur demand
By Hugo Lhomedet and Jakob Van Calster March 18 (Reuters) - French underwater drone maker Exail Technologies' core profit grew 40% to 103 million euros ($119 million) in 2025 driven by big contract wi...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
Gasoline price hike from Iran war could push consumers toward EVs, hybrids
By Nick Carey and Valerie Volcovici GUILDFORD, England/RICHMOND, Virginia, March 18 (Reuters) - The rising price of gasoline from the Iran war has triggered angst and uncertainty for carmakers, dealer...
Thomson Reuters Mar 18, 2026
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